[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 13, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E691]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF MICHAEL GRINDLE ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT 
             TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 13, 2015

  Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay special 
tribute to an outstanding student from Ohio's Fifth Congressional 
District. I am pleased to announce that Michael Grindle of Holland, 
Ohio has been offered an appointment to the United States Air Force 
Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
   Michael's offer of appointment poises him to attend the United 
States Air Force Academy this fall with the incoming Class of 2019. 
Attending one of our nation's military academies not only offers the 
opportunity to serve our country but also guarantees a world-class 
education, while placing demands on those who undertake one of the most 
challenging and rewarding experiences of their lives.
   Michael brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and 
dedication to the incoming Class of 2019. While attending Springfield 
High School in Holland, Ohio, Michael was a member of the National 
Honor Society, Principal's Honor Roll, Foreign Language Club, and 
served as class secretary.
   Throughout high school, Michael was a member of his school's swim 
team, cross country team, and football team. He was also a member of 
men's gymnastics at the Toledo YMCA. I am confident that Michael will 
carry the lessons of his student and athletic leadership to the Air 
Force Academy.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Michael Grindle on the offer of his appointment to the United States 
Air Force Academy. Our service academies offer the finest military 
training and education available. I am positive that Michael will excel 
during his career at the Air Force Academy, and I ask my colleagues to 
join me in extending their best wishes to him as he begins his service 
to the Nation.

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